Acromegaly Support Group
Acromegaly (from Greek akros "high" and megas "large" - extremities enlargement) is a hormonal disorder that results when the pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone (hGH). Acromegaly most commonly affects middle-aged adults and can result in serious illness and premature death. Join the group to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.
Hi All,
I recently posted, "Bone vs. Soft Tissue Growth." My issue was that I do not have soft tissue swelling, but I do have bony growths all over the place. There are two in particular that are really bothering me. I am trying to figure out if this is due to the GH or some kind of bone tumors. The two bad ones are on my jaw/chin. One is on the side of my chin and feels like a green pea coming out of my bone. The other is much larger and almost in the center of my chin, distorting my chin dimple. I feel it under my teeth and above where my dimple used to be.
Does this sound like it would be caused by the GH? It is definitely bone, but it's more like bumps than broad growth. Do you have anything like this?
What kind of doctor should I see about it??
Thanks,
K
I recently posted, "Bone vs. Soft Tissue Growth." My issue was that I do not have soft tissue swelling, but I do have bony growths all over the place. There are two in particular that are really bothering me. I am trying to figure out if this is due to the GH or some kind of bone tumors. The two bad ones are on my jaw/chin. One is on the side of my chin and feels like a green pea coming out of my bone. The other is much larger and almost in the center of my chin, distorting my chin dimple. I feel it under my teeth and above where my dimple used to be.
Does this sound like it would be caused by the GH? It is definitely bone, but it's more like bumps than broad growth. Do you have anything like this?
What kind of doctor should I see about it??
Thanks,
K
I am sorry to have to bump this, but I really feel like I need some input on this one.
Do you think these lumps on my jaw are from GH or something else? What kind of doctor should I see about it?
Thanks!